CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ52 HCV

2003 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

105,826 mi
Last recorded105,826 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 HCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,826 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 105,820 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected gear box earth (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 100,864 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 100,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 95,937 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres tread pattern starting to split

Fail 11 May 2016 95,935 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres tread pattern starting to split

Pass 12 May 2015 89,446 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 89,446 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 May 2014 84,363 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 76,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

exhaust mounting missing ( still well supported)

indicators dont cancel

steering lock only engaging on left hand lock

Fail 8 May 2013 76,210 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear exhuast heat sheild insecure resting on exhuast backbox.

Right hand indicaters will not self cancel.

Pass 10 May 2012 75,774 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 75,753 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2011 68,613 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 66,638 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 64,525 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 61,511 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 61,511 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 57,653 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 54,812 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 54,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

nail in tyre

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJ52 HCV is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ52 HCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ52 HCV?

You can check the full history of WJ52 HCV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ52 HCV registered?

WJ52 HCV is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is WJ52 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ52 HCV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ52 HCV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ52 HCV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.